Kübano truck makes killer Cuban sandwiches

The last time I was between FSU and FAMU I passed a food truck offering up Cuban fare. Sadly it was raining, and in the interest of not becoming drenched, I sought lunch from a drier location. The thought of a perfectly pressed Cuban was stuck in my head, though, and with clear sunny skies I ventured off to try Kübano.

The food truck is located on the corner of Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue in a small black trailer. Parking is available behind the gas station. Latin music filled the air as I approached the window. A smiling man greeted me and asked me if I was ready to order. The menu consisted of six sandwiches and various side items. As I looked over my options, the owner talked up his Cuban and said it was the best one north of Miami. I ordered one with a side of tostones and a soda I had never tried called Ironbeer.

I took a seat on a lone picnic table and watched through the open side door as my sandwich was made and the plaintains were fried. It was a very hot afternoon, and the sun beat down on the small open area next to the gas station. While some shade would have been appreciated, the Ironbeer with its unique flavor helped to keep me cool.

Service at food truck was fast and friendly. Minutes after my order was placed I was handed a tightly wrapped sandwich and a sack containing the tostones. Splotches of grease dotted the brown paper bag. Not wanting to bake in the sun I headed back to my office. Delicious smells filled my car, and I considered pulling over to sample the food on the side of the road.

Fortunately I was able to restrain myself. The smell of the fresh cooked sandwich brought co-workers from behind their computer screens to ask what I was eating for lunch. I unwrapped the Cuban sandwich. Kübano does not skimp on ingredients, and I was greeted by a stack of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard pressed between two pieces of bread. The outside was crispy while the combination of meats (the roast pork was especially tasty) and cheese were fantastic.

The tostone were tossed in a combination of spices before being cooked. I detected cardamom, chocolate and cinnamon. The spices really enhanced the flavors of the warm plaintains and they made the perfect accompaniment to the Cuban sandwich.

Kübano serves killer Cuban and is a must stop for anyone craving a classic Cuban sandwich. For more information on this tasty food truck visit the restaurant on Facebook or contact Kübano directly at 458-2266.